Darren Wang facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Wang Talu
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Darren Wang in 2016
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| Born | May 29, 1991 |
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| Other names | Darren Wang Dalu Wang Wang Dalu Talu Wang |
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| Alma mater | Toko University | ||||||||||
| Occupation | Actor | ||||||||||
| Years active | 2008–2025 | ||||||||||
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| Traditional Chinese | 王大陸 | ||||||||||
| Simplified Chinese | 王大陆 | ||||||||||
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Darren Wang Talu (Chinese: 王大陸; pinyin: Wáng Dàlù; Pe̍h-ōe-jī: Ông Tāi-lio̍k; born May 29, 1991) is a popular actor from Taiwan. He became very famous for his main role as Hsu Tai-yu in the movie Our Times. This film is a "coming-of-age" story, which means it's about growing up and discovering yourself.
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Darren Wang's Acting Journey
Darren Wang started his acting journey in 2008. His first TV show was called Mysterious Incredible Terminator. He then appeared in his first movie, In Case of Love, in 2010.
Breakthrough Role in Our Times
In 2015, Darren Wang starred in the very popular high school romance movie Our Times. His performance in this film made him a big star. After the movie's success, he was even named GQ's Man of the Year. He also sang some songs for the soundtracks of movies he acted in. In 2019, he appeared in the film The Last Wish.
Recent Film Roles
In 2019, Darren Wang played the main male character in the romantic movie Fall in Love at First Kiss. This movie was a new version of a famous Taiwanese TV series. He has continued to act in many films and TV shows since then.
Movies and TV Shows
Darren Wang has acted in many different movies and television series. Here are some of his notable works.
Movies Featuring Darren Wang
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role |
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| 2010 | In Case of Love | 街角的小王子 | Lu Lu |
| 2012 | Love's Two Faces | 愛情的兩張臉 | Xiao Jie |
| 2014 | A Choo | 打噴嚏 | Ye Jianhan |
| 7 Love Design | 相愛的七種設計 | Chen Hongyi | |
| 2015 | Our Times | 我的少女時代 | Hsu Taiyu |
| 2016 | Suddenly Seventeen | 28歲未成年 | Yan Yan |
| Railroad Tigers | 鐵道飛虎 | Da Guo | |
| Yo-Kai Watch Movie: It's the Secret of Birth, Meow! | 妖怪手錶電影版：誕生的秘密喵！ | Tianye Jingcang | |
| 2017 | 10,000 Miles | 一萬公里的約定 | Sean Fang |
| Legend of the Naga Pearls | 鮫珠傳 | Ni Kongkong | |
| 2018 | A Better Tomorrow 2018 | 英雄本色2018 | Ma Ke |
| 2019 | Fall in Love at First Kiss | 一吻定情 | Jiang Zhishu |
| The Rookies | 素人特攻 | Zhao Feng | |
| The Last Wish | 小小的願望 | Xu Hao | |
| Super Me | 超級的我 | Sang Yu | |
| 2023 | No More Bets | 孤注一擲 | Gu Tian Zhi |
Television Series Starring Darren Wang
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Network |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Mysterious Incredible Terminator | 霹靂MIT | Yang Shengkai | FTV |
| 2010 | Gloomy Salad Days | 死神少女 | Xiao Hai | PTS |
| Channel-X | 國民英雄 | Gu Yongen | TTV | |
| 2017 | Candle in the Tomb: Mu Ye Gui Shi | 鬼吹燈之牧野詭事 | Hu Tian | iQiyi |
| 2020 | The Wolf | 狼殿下 | Zhu Youwen | iQiyi, Tencent, Youku |
| Quiet Among Disquiet | 安静 |
Variety and Reality Shows
Darren Wang has also appeared on various TV shows where he is himself, not playing a character.
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Role | Network |
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| 2017 | Give Me Five | 高能少年团 | Cast member | Zhejiang Television |
| 2020 | Produce Camp 2020 | 创造营2020 | Guest appearance | Tencent Video |
| 2022 | Call Me by Fire (season 2) | 披荊斬棘 | Participant | Mango TV |
| 2024 | Ai's Kitchen | 艾嘉食堂 | Himself / Bartender | SET Metro / Netflix Asia |
Music by Darren Wang
Darren Wang has also contributed to music, often for the soundtracks of his own films.
| Year | English Title | Chinese Title | Album | Notes |
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| 2016 | "Big Brother" | 大哥 | Railroad Tigers OST | with Wang Kai, Wu Yonglun & Sang Ping |
| "Playing My Beloved Folk Lute" | 弹起我心爱的土琵琶 | with Wang Kai, Wu Yonglun & Sang Ping | ||
| 2017 | "Proud Youths" | 骄傲的少年 | Give Me Five OST | with Zhang Yishan, Wang Junkai, Dong Zijian & Liu Haoran |
| 2019 | "We Won't Be Sad in the End" | 最后不会有悲伤 | The Last Wish OST | with Peng Yuchang & Wei Daxun |
Awards and Recognitions
Darren Wang has received several awards and nominations for his acting and style.
| Year | Award | Category | Nominated Work | Result |
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| 2015 | GQ Man of the Year Awards | Fashion Award | N/A | Won |
| 4th iQiyi All-Star Carnival | Newcomer Film Award | Our Times | Won | |
| 2016 | 20th China Music Awards | Popular Star Award – Film | Won | |
| 18th Taipei Film Awards | Best Actor | Nominated | ||
| 5th APAN Star Awards | Rising Star Award | N/A | Won | |
| 2017 | 2nd Fashion Up Awards | Popularity Award – Male | Won | |
| Men's UNO YOUNG Red Awards | Best Actor | Won | ||
| GQ Man of the Year Awards | Fashionista of the Year | Won | ||
| 2018 | 4th Jackie Chan Action Movie Awards | Best New Actor In Action | A Better Tomorrow 2018 | Nominated |
| 2019 | 11th Macau International Movie Festival | Best Supporting Actor | The Last Wish | Nominated |
See also
In Spanish: Darren Wang para niños
